so I guess the next question is what do you do with a natural log?

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Just because I didn't see anybody else point this out-- most aquarists recommend boiling driftwood for a few hours. Otherwise your water will look like tea from all the tannins in the wood.

Some like the tannins and some say it is healthy for your fish. You should still boil if you can to sterilize, but it won't kick out all the tannins - usually.

I stand corrected. (Sorry for mis-info)

I think im just going to get some eco-complete and let that sit for a while then add a sword. Something easy just to see how I do on plants.